A$AP Rocky Talks Ex-Girlfriend Iggy Azalea, Collabing With G-Unit, Wanting To Sleep With Madonna & More

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Feb 11, 2015 at 6:35amCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Harlem rapper A$AP Rocky took time to connect with some of his fans during an “Ask Me Anything” session. The “Multiply” rhymer answered questions posted to his Tumblr page, and his followers brought up everything from his thoughts on ex-girlfriend Iggy Azalea to his ultimate sexual fantasy.

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Check out some of the highlights from A$AP Rocky’s AMA below.

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Independent Art Showcase – H.I.M Episode 1 (season 1)

By: sionahhcontent Updated Feb 11, 2015 at 3:35amCategory: Videos

Check out this Independent Showcase H.I.M Episode 1 (season 1). The show is dwelves into the creation of an intelligent Black serial killer… and the journey through his rise/fall. Circumstances forge the most prolific African American Serial Killer in history.

SEASON 1/ EPISODE 1
Exclusive Release

Shot and produced by
Wesley Shinault
@verygoodhustle

For more check out the website: http://www.HimUrbanLegend.com

Theophilus London and Father's Coming To DC

By: Vance Brinkley Updated Feb 10, 2015 at 9:54pmCategory: Music News

You around DC this Sunday? If you wasn’t cuffed up on Valentine’s Day, then you can turn up with Theophilus London and Father on the 15th. The two rapper’s will be performing at U Street Music Hall in Northwest,DC. London and Father has been winning in both their respective careers. While London has been getting a buzz off of his latest project Vibes, Father has been becoming one of the dopest rappers comin’ out of Atlanta from his project Young Hot Ebony. Doors open at 6:30 pm, check it out.

Kay Cola Ft. French Montana – "Not OK"

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Feb 10, 2015 at 7:37pmCategory: Music

With musical roots flowing through her veins, Kay Cola was destined to live and breathe music. Kay Cola is the daughter of world renowned jazz & classical musician, Hubert Laws. Kay Cola has had her feet wet in the music industry as a songwriter, writing on projects for artists such as Dr. Dre, Eminem, The Game and Ne-Yo. After penning songs for some of music’s heavyweights, Kay Cola is ready to take her career in a different direction as a talented songstress. Kay Cola has performed world-wide, opening for Ne-Yo and touring with Eric Benet and she has also worked with producers such as Boi-1da and RedOne.

With eclectic melodies over R&B, Electronic, and 808s, Kay Cola invites you into a fantasy world of lucid dreams. The singer songwriter is set to introduce you to her melodic world with the Spring 2015 release of her highly anticipated debut album Lucid Dreams. As anticipation mounts, the upstart songstress delivers her new French Montana-assisted single “Not OK”.

The 57th Annual Grammy Awards: The Biggest Night In Music

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavis Updated Feb 10, 2015 at 7:36pmCategory: Features

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Although Sam Smith and Beck dominated the 57th annual Grammy Awards, there were many other happy and notable winners such as Beyonce and Pharrell. Both stars pulled in 3 Grammy wins each along with Rosanne Cash. Plenty of music’s top earners grabbed a smaller share of Grammy glory, including Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett , Tiesto , and Rihanna (Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, with Eminem). Beck shocked a few by nabbing the award for Album of the Year. The biggest night in music was hosted once again by Grammy Award-wining rapper and actor LL Cool J and broadcast on CBS live from the Los Angeles’ Staples Center.

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Rihanna, Kanye West, and Paul McCartney lit up the stage with their performance of”FourFiveSeconds” Seeing this improbable and unique collaboration in person is possibly why many tuned in. Rih’ was expressive with the vocals, Kanye West’s Auto-Tuned assisted verses added flavor, and McCartney’s mere presence alone was enough to seal the deal especially with his guitar and backing vocals. Beyoncé won more than the BeyHive’s hearts with her performance of “Take My Hand, Precious Lord”. Some, especially Kanye West, felt Queen Bey was robbed of the album of the year award, but win or not Bey brought her skilled vocals to the cover of the Thomas A. Dorsey gospel classic, soaring with her highest vocal registers at various moments. Kanye West even beat Beck to the microphone and jokingly reenacted his 2009 interruption of Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech at the MTV Video Music Awards. Icon Prince also gave viewers a hint of cultural commentary going on to state “Like books and black lives, albums still matter.” Madonna wowed the crowd with her dance filled performance of her new single “Living for Love.” Kanye West performed the ode to his young daughter North West “Only One”, and Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett teamed up for a powerful performance that included a medley of his hits.

Obama spoke out against sexual violence via a video cameo appearance. His speech would hopefully be a mirror reflection of the beliefs of those in attendance in regards to the desire to end sexual violence against women. He brought awareness to the White House’s “It’s On Us” campaign. Katy Perry then followed with a great performance of her Prism ballad, “By the Grace of God.” Annie Lennox joined Hozier for a performance of “Take Me to Church”: This was clearly Sam Smith’s night. The man won four awards. He also was one to steal the show when he partnered with Mary J. Blige for a soulful performance of “Stay With Me,” which was reprised at the end of the show.

AC/DC opened the show. They proved to be an interesting choice but nonetheless brought it with their back catalog, and the musical evening closed with John Legend and Common performing their Oscar-nominated hit “Glory” from the movie “Selma.” It’s safe to say that Hip Hop fans were pleased that this year Kendrick Lamar took home a pair of awards — for best rap performance and best rap song.

Check out a list of a few of this year’s Grammy Award-winners below.

Record of the Year
Sam Smith – “Stay With Me

Song of the Year
Sam Smith – “Stay With Me

Best Alternative Rock Album
St. Vincent – St. Vincent

Best Metal Performance
Tenacious D – “The Last In Line”

Best Rap Performance
Kendrick Lamar – “I”

Best Rap/Sung Collaboration
Eminem Featuring Rihanna – “The Monster”

Best Rap Song
Kendrick Lamar – “I”
K. Duckworth & C. Smith, songwriters

Best Rap Album
Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP2

Best R&B Performance
Beyoncé Featuring Jay Z – “Drunk In Love”

Best Traditional R&B Performance
“Jesus Children”
Robert Glasper Experiment Featuring Lalah Hathaway & Malcolm-Jamal Warner

Beyoncé Featuring Jay Z – “Drunk In Love”

Best Urban Contemporary Album
Pharrell Williams – Girl

Best R&B Album
Toni Braxton & Babyface – Love, Marriage & Divorce

Best Music Video
Pharrell Williams – “Happy”

Best Surround Sound Album
Beyoncé – Beyoncé

Best Reggae Album
Ziggy Marley – Fly Rasta

Album of the Year
Beck – Morning Phase

Best New Artist
Sam Smith

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
A Great Big World With Christina Aguilera – “Say Something”

Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album
Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga – Cheek To Cheek

Best Pop Solo Performance
Pharrell Williams – “Happy”

Best Pop Vocal Album
Sam Smith – In The Lonely Hour

Loose Cannon – "See Me" (ft. Jadakiss & Van Savage) [P###. x Dame Grease]

By: Jake Crates Updated Feb 10, 2015 at 6:31pmCategory: Music

Loose Cannon, who is previously signed to both Ruff Ryders and DMX’s Bloodline Records, enlists the D-Block general for an energetic street single that encourages the pursuit of victory. Van Savage, a singer signed to Loose Cannon’s 6ix5ive Records, provides a catchy hook that could propel him to be the next street corner crooner. The production on “See Me” is provided by Vacant Lot head honcho Dame Grease, which continues the producer’s string of top-notch work that has included producing for the likes of The LOX, DMX, 50 Cent, Jay-Z, and many more.

Vell Ft. E-40 & Doughboyz Cashout – "B#### Ni**a"

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Feb 10, 2015 at 6:02pmCategory: Videos

Oakland rapper Vell has teamed up with Bay Area legend E-40 and Detroit’s Doughboyz Cashout to release a video for the song “B#### Ni**a” off his debut mixtape Stay Down To Come Up hosted by DJ Mustard & DJ Amen. The song was produced by Vell & Eric Statz.

Knight – "BAD GIRL"

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Feb 10, 2015 at 5:42pmCategory: Videos

Just in time for Valentines day Ice T protege rapper Knight releases his new EP entitled “She: Sex, Hurt & Entertainment” along with his first visual off the EP of a record entitled “Bad Girl”, which is a up tempo hip hop and R&B record. The EP S.H.E can be downloaded at Datpiff.com.

Quake Matthews – "Picket Fence"

By: Jake Crates Updated Feb 10, 2015 at 5:32pmCategory: Videos

Since his triumphant emergence from the underground battle rap scene in his early teens, 26 year old Quake Matthews has made a name for himself branded by breakneck beats and unadulterated lyricism. The Nova Scotia native’s raspy voice and raw emotion has made for a signature sound and a captivating listening experience, giving him a broad appeal that spans audiences. The award-winning emcee just released his fourth studio album, Rap Music, and is gearing up for a Canadian tour this spring.

Ab Soul & Snoop Smoke Out On GGN

By: Jake Crates Updated Feb 10, 2015 at 5:25pmCategory: Videos

This convo gets deep as Ab-Soul talks about his come up and how the Black Hippy movement got started. He talks about his family’s record shop and Snoop recalls in stores.

Behind The Scenes Of Meek Mill's "B-Boy" Video With Big Sean & A$AP Ferg

By: Jake Crates Updated Feb 10, 2015 at 5:17pmCategory: Videos

Follow Hi-Def as he goes behind the scenes of the production of Meek’s “B Boys” music video featuring Meek Mill Big Sean & ASAPFerg . Produced by @TreNative and directed by Spike Jones, this video was shot in Calabasas, Ca and features a host of women, weed and weather. The three W’s of Cali.

Teezy – "Wait On It"

By: Jake Crates Updated Feb 10, 2015 at 5:10pmCategory: Music

Florida based artist/song-writer TJ Hearns, known as Teezy, has been making his mark lately. After releasing his biggest visual titled “Hotel Ride It Out”, Teezy hasn’t looked back since. Listen to Teezy’s latest single ‘Wait On It’ produced by Will-A-Fool. This came out not too long ago but flew under our radar. Beat bangin on this one and while the track is short, the art is dope and you can tell Teezy has some nice tracks on deck.

Master P & Ace B – "CP3" (Mixtape)

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Feb 10, 2015 at 4:44pmCategory: Music

After releasing “We All We Got” last month with Money Mafia, Master P is back with a new project “CP3” along with Money Mafia member Ace B.

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City P – "Forever"

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Feb 10, 2015 at 4:11pmCategory: Music

South Carolina artist/producer City P, releases new single titled “Forever” written and produced by himself. This will be on his upcoming mixtape titled “No Way Out” planned to be released later this year.

217: Divine Styler: Pushing Boundaries in Hip-Hop Is A No-No

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Feb 10, 2015 at 4:04pmCategory: Uncategorized

Divine Styler, has had an atypical 25 year career as an MC. Look at his discography and you'll see that even though he's only has come out with 4 albums, each of his albums have had the goal of pushing the boundaries of what hip hop can, and should be. I asked him why does he create albums that push the limits of hip-hop?

Styler: "I've never cared from the beginning…And that's what the fun part is to me because I'm free, to a degree, in a lot of areas to actually exercise different things without the pressure of certain things….The biggest hit I took was with Spiral Walls because I was actually pushing boundaries and excited about pushing boundaries. But you learn quickly and specifically in Hip-Hop that is a no, no. you aren't supposed to push boundaries. you supposed to keep it pimping and you're supposed to keep it cocaine and all that other s###. For me, that just made me go deeper into doing my own thing."

Part 1 of my interview with Divine Styler will be available soon http://thelibrarywithtimeinenkel.libsyn.com/

217: Divine Styler: Pushing Boundaries in Hip-Hop Is A No-No

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Feb 10, 2015 at 4:04pmCategory: Uncategorized

Divine Styler, has had an atypical 25 year career as an MC. Look at his discography and you'll see that even though he's only has come out with 4 albums, each of his albums have had the goal of pushing the boundaries of what hip hop can, and should be. I asked him why does he create albums that push the limits of hip-hop?

Styler: "I've never cared from the beginning…And that's what the fun part is to me because I'm free, to a degree, in a lot of areas to actually exercise different things without the pressure of certain things….The biggest hit I took was with Spiral Walls because I was actually pushing boundaries and excited about pushing boundaries. But you learn quickly and specifically in Hip-Hop that is a no, no. you aren't supposed to push boundaries. you supposed to keep it pimping and you're supposed to keep it cocaine and all that other s###. For me, that just made me go deeper into doing my own thing."

Part 1 of my interview with Divine Styler will be available soon http://thelibrarywithtimeinenkel.libsyn.com/

217: Divine Styler: Pushing Boundaries in Hip-Hop Is A No-No

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Feb 10, 2015 at 4:04pmCategory: Uncategorized

Divine Styler, has had an atypical 25 year career as an MC. Look at his discography and you'll see that even though he's only has come out with 4 albums, each of his albums have had the goal of pushing the boundaries of what hip hop can, and should be. I asked him why does he create albums that push the limits of hip-hop?

Styler: "I've never cared from the beginning…And that's what the fun part is to me because I'm free, to a degree, in a lot of areas to actually exercise different things without the pressure of certain things….The biggest hit I took was with Spiral Walls because I was actually pushing boundaries and excited about pushing boundaries. But you learn quickly and specifically in Hip-Hop that is a no, no. you aren't supposed to push boundaries. you supposed to keep it pimping and you're supposed to keep it cocaine and all that other s###. For me, that just made me go deeper into doing my own thing."

Part 1 of my interview with Divine Styler will be available soon http://thelibrarywithtimeinenkel.libsyn.com/

Jimmy Valentime- "Fade"

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavis Updated Feb 10, 2015 at 3:14pmCategory: Music

South Bronx rapper Jimmy Valentime says he always wanted more for himself and that his ambition shows in his music. Following up his release of “Winter Is Mine,” Valentime gives us a Valentine’s Day treat. Take a listen to “Fade” below.

Raekwon Rumors: The Purple Tape Files

By: yourfavenightmare Updated Feb 10, 2015 at 2:58pmCategory: Rumors

You know Rae…he and Ghostface are doing “The Purple Files,” a documentary celebrating the 20th anniversary of “Only Built 4 Cuban Linx.” Over the Grammy weekend, I heard they had a preview screening that had people in tears over how dope it was. From what I heard, LL Cool J, Busta Rhymes, West Coast don Damani, ill Camille and others were in attendance. There are a lot of rumors circulation on this one. I can’t even talk about most or I am going to get my neck chopped. But, lets just say that this will be EPIC. I heard there are a lot of big names vying to be a part of it, especially after what they have seen in the extended trailer. Oh, I didn’t mention – DAME DASH showed up looking G’d up and all that. Shout out to him. The real rumor is…this ish looks epic. Anything else would get me killed.